Faculty of Animal Science IPB University Establishes Cooperation with PT New Hope Indonesia

Faculty of Animal Science (Fapet) IPB University agreed to establish cooperation with PT New Hope Indonesia-Cirebon. The cooperation is contained in the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) held in the Faculty of Animal Science Conference Room, IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor, (6/11).

Vice Dean of Fapet IPB University in the field of Resources, Cooperation, and Development Prof Sri Suharti explained, the cooperation carried out covers the fields of research, product development, product commercialization, and community service.

“The signing of this MoA is an umbrella activity between Fapet IPB University and PT New Hope Cirebon which documents it into a legal document and is more protected for both parties. New Hope is suitable with Fapet IPB University because it is a feed mill industry,” he explained.

Dr Idat Galih Permana, Dean of Fapet IPB University said that the cooperation with New Hope began with the initiation of a lecturer from the Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology (INTP), Dr Arif Darmawan.

“We have informally cooperated for training, internships at New Hope, and encouraged students to have off-campus activities,” he said.

The Dean of Fapet also hopes that this cooperation can be broader for research and recruitment. “Currently, the livestock sector is getting a good portion in order to support the government’s Free Nutritious Meal program from the aspect of providing products, especially livestock. Universities are expected to bring practitioners to campus, sharing activities in the industry with students,” he hoped.

Fransiska Ridowati Setiawan, BA as HRD Manager of PT New Hope Indonesia-Cirebon who was present introduced her company profile. New Hope in Indonesia currently has 14 branches including feed, poultry, breeding farms. 

“For Indonesia, the development of the business is rapid, in the future more staff will be needed because now feed companies are looking for livestock graduates,” she said. 

Siska also praised the performance of two Fapet IPB University students who carried out internships at New Hope which were good in terms of work and discipline.

The activity was also attended and witnessed by the Head of INTP Department Dr. Heri Ahmad Sukria, Dr Arif Darmawan from Fapet and Intan Choirunnisa representing New Hope. (Femmy/Rz) (IAAS/SNI)